General George Patton: Old Blood & Guts

by Alden R. Hatch

He remained firmly in the center of the action and at the center of controversy. That’s what made General George S. Patton America’s most colorful military leader and an endlessly fascinating subject. He’s as dynamic on the page as he was in life in Alden Hatch’s lively, accessible biography, which chronicles Patton from his early days growing up in Southern California to his triumphant march into Germany in World War II. With his iron-clad will to win, unique personality, and fearlessness, Patton’s a hero who will keep kids turning the pages to find out more.

Because of a crippling disease, the New York–born Alden Hatch was primarily home educated. He began his career writing fiction for pulp magazines, usually published under a pseudonym, and went on to write two novels before embarking on a career as a historian and biographer.

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

Published August 28, 2006

About the author

Alden R. Hatch was an American writer.
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Reviews

[Won Ho · Rating 3 out of 5]

This biography has detail descriptions of George's characteristics and personal life. I enjoyed to know about the general more personally. However, the descriptions were little bit dull. Although I do not think this biography contains any lie, I felt some bias on George. I knew George Patton was very controversial character, but this book tries to protect all the mistakes George made and it focus on his success. Also, it tries to highlight positive part of George's personality. I think this book would be good for people who are tired of reading articles or books which focus only on George Patton's berserker like and characteristic.

[JJF · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was an interesting book. As you can see on my profile page, I do not live far from where he lived as a child.
Not all of his battles are listed in the book; however, the most memorable are listed. I think this is good material for WWII fans, like me.
If you are a WWII fan, try looking at my next post which will be on The Historical Atlas of WWII.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Im a war freek,but war was a bad thing.Its a good but it gets pretty boring.I think its a good book for war freeks.

[Ray F · Rating 5 out of 5]

really goooooooopoooooooooddddsddddddddddsssssssssssss

[Jaime · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book added little to my understanding of the man whom I consider the greatest military men of the 20th century. This is a good introduction to the man and the general.